In a message dated 6/16/08 11:28:37 PM, leslie.gilpin@... writes:
Maurice, I am trying to solve this too. Look at www.swampy.net. They
have 12V evaporative coolers (dry climates only) and 12 "dual"
ac/evap coolers using an ice water solution that use your coach
battery or convert 110 to 12 V with a converter if you are near shore
hookup. On the expensive side but I plan to use my van for at least
10 years (just go it 2 months ago) and I can justify the price tag.
I'm going for the MK4 model.
Interesting......but very expensive, some as high as $900.
The only advantage I can see is that they will 'work' from a 12v deep cycle
battery when shore power is not available. They also seem to be large and take
up space.
A 5000 to 6000 btu refrigerative window air conditioner costs only about
$100-130 at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, etc., etc. It will last for years, but
does require a 110v shore line.
Mounted in the overhead luggage area or either driver or passenger window, it
will nicely cool an EVC.
I used to have mine permanetly mounted in the overhead luggage area during
hot months but now carry it inside and 'install' it when I get to a site. This
way there is less wind resistance and better gas mileage.
Kent Kirkley
'97EVC
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